Walker Local and FamilySearch Center

The Walker Local History and Family History Center, located on the third floor of the Main Library in downtown Columbia, provides family history document beginner packets in addition to advice and recommendations that will help you further your own research efforts.

You can also access a wealth of resources online including:

• the Online Obituary Index.  You may request copies of the original obituaries.
• genealogy databases which are free for Richland Library Card holders.
• the Local History digital collection which includes Columbia City Directories and Confederate rolls

If you reside outside of Richland County, you may apply for a card for $65 dollars a year.

Contact Information and Hours

Location & Map:

1. Richland Library
   1431 Assembly St.
   Columbia, SC 29201
   
2. Take the escalator or elevator to the third floor.  
3. Get directions to Richland Library (Google).

Phone:  (803) 929-3402 See also Call a Librarian.

E-mail:  Email a Librarian

Open Hours:  

Mon-Thu: 9:00am - 9:00pm
Fri-Sat: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Sun: 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Holiday Schedule:

Calendar and Events

Upcoming Events

• Walking In the Past Lane - We bring a new and interesting slice of history every 1st Thursday, Local History Room, Main Library, 6:00
• Sept 5: Alexia Helsley discussing her new book "Wicked Columbia."

Resources

The following resources are available to patrons on site:

Collections

• Family History Library Catalog: The Walker Local and Family History Center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.
  

Hardware and Equipment

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Resources in the Local Area

(This section is to highlight other resources in your area that will be helpful for individuals doing research there in your location, if there are any, such as government offices, historical societies, etc.)

Links

• Columbia, South Carolina
• Richland County, South Carolina
• South Carolina
• The Dead Librarian - Helping South Carolina family historians find free, online information.